Creating a sexual health curriculum for girls with physical disabilities
Official title: Developing a reproductive health curriculum for adolescent girls with physical disabilities
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10920377 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special online sexual health program just for teenage girls with physical disabilities, like spina bifida, to help them learn about important topics that can keep them safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $169,560 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HD105987-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920377 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent girls with physical disabilities, particularly those diagnosed with spina bifida.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have physical disabilities or are outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a tailored online sexual health curriculum specifically for adolescent girls with physical disabilities, particularly those with spina bifida. The project aims to address the lack of sexual health education that these girls receive, which can lead to negative outcomes such as unintended pregnancies and sexual coercion. By understanding the unique challenges faced by these adolescents, the curriculum will be designed to meet their specific needs and improve their sexual health knowledge and skills. The research will involve gathering input from the target population to ensure the curriculum is user-centered and effective.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the sexual health education and outcomes for adolescent girls with physical disabilities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research has shown promise in developing tailored health education programs for specific populations, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Streur, Courtney S — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Streur, Courtney S
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.